Search for proverbs by keyword or author 

General Proverbs

Wisdom is like fire. People take it from others.
African Proverbs

Seeing is different than being told.
African Proverbs

What you learn is what you die with
African Proverbs

A man who uses force is afraid of reasoning.
African Proverbs

A tree is straightened while it is still young.
African Proverbs

A single bracelet does not jingle.
African Proverbs

It’s those ugly caterpillars that turn into beautiful butterflies after seasons.
African Proverbs

Poverty is slavery.
African Proverbs

Do not call the forest that shelters you a jungle.
African Proverbs

No partridge scratches the ground in search of food for another
African Proverbs

Proverbs by Authors


Proverbs by Category

Submit a Proverb

Make sure you have searched the entire proverbs and the proverb doesn't exist before adding as new proverb!
Make sure you have an account and you are signed in before submitting a proverb!

Contact Us


Send us a mail and we will get in touch with you soon!

You can email us at: contact@fancyread.com
Fancyread Inc.